St George is the Patron Saint our country and it's because of this that April 23rd should be recognised as a day of celebration for the whole nation. The St George's flag is not only the symbol of England but it is recognised as a symbol of pride. We could really learn from our Neighbours the R.O.I because they have allowed St Patricks day to become a public holiday and it is a day of real togetherness in Ireland! If the government were to consider this proposal it would show that they do actually care about our countries traditions and could change some peoples view of them. All we ask for is to be publicly proud of our nation for one day, surely that's not to much to ask for?
The increase in momentum confirms that the proposal for a bank holiday on April 23rd has significant public backing. I am now finalizing the formal request to be sent to the Department for Business and Trade to initiate a review of this policy. Expect a report back on their response once the correspondence is officially logged.
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Adam
12 years ago
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Needs to happen! for too long now we've been called racist or seen as bad people for trying to celebrate this day. Time to make this a public holiday and celebrate our day.
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Mike Burden
12 years ago
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A day English people should be able to celebrate together. Make April 23rd a Bank Holiday!!!
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joanne nash
12 years ago
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i think we need to celebrate st georges day more than we do & what better way than with a bank holiday
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Mr D J Grew
10 years ago
As our patron saint a day dedicated to him is long overdue
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tina yardley
12 years ago
this should be a bank holiday
G
garry lauder
12 years ago
we could do with a little pride in this country
D
Daryl cook
12 years ago
A passionate day for every English man should be celebrated together.
St George is the Patron Saint our country and it's because of this that April 23rd should be recognised as a day of celebration for the whole nation. The St George's flag is not only the symbol of England but it is recognised as a symbol of pride. We could really learn from our Neighbours the R.O.I because they have allowed St Patricks day to become a public holiday and it is a day of real togetherness in Ireland! If the government were to consider this proposal it would show that they do actually care about our countries traditions and could change some peoples view of them. All we ask for is to be publicly proud of our nation for one day, surely that's not to much to ask for?
The increase in momentum confirms that the proposal for a bank holiday on April 23rd has significant public backing. I am now finalizing the formal request to be sent to the Department for Business and Trade to initiate a review of this policy. Expect a report back on their response once the correspondence is officially logged.
30 Comments
A
Adam
12 years ago
Featured
Needs to happen! for too long now we've been called racist or seen as bad people for trying to celebrate this day. Time to make this a public holiday and celebrate our day.
M
Mike Burden
12 years ago
Featured
A day English people should be able to celebrate together. Make April 23rd a Bank Holiday!!!
J
joanne nash
12 years ago
Featured
i think we need to celebrate st georges day more than we do & what better way than with a bank holiday
M
Mr D J Grew
10 years ago
As our patron saint a day dedicated to him is long overdue
T
tina yardley
12 years ago
this should be a bank holiday
G
garry lauder
12 years ago
we could do with a little pride in this country
D
Daryl cook
12 years ago
A passionate day for every English man should be celebrated together.
Needs to happen! for too long now we've been called racist or seen as bad people for trying to celebrate this day. Time to make this a public holiday and celebrate our day.